Board
Development Toolkit
Board Secretary - Sample Job Description
Board Secretary - Sample Job Description
BOARD SECRETARY
(DIRECTOR)
AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY:
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for _____________________________.
As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Good communication and written skills.
TERM:
The Secretary is appointed by Executive Committee for a two year term.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commitment to the
work of the organization
- Knowledge and skills
in one or more area of Board governance: policy, finance, programs and
personnel
- Willingness to
serve on at least one committee
- Attendance at monthly
Board meetings
- A time commitment
of five hours per month, (includes Board preparation, meeting, committee
and meeting time)
- Attendance at Annual
General Meeting
- Be informed of
the services provided by _____________________________ and publicly
support them
- Prepare for and
participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
- To foster a positive
working relationship with other Board members, and _____________________________
staff
- Be aware and abstain
from any conflict of interest
MAJOR
DUTIES:
- Establish overall
long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for _____________________________
in meeting the needs of the community
- Prepare and maintain
minutes and records for all board meetings
- Reviews/monitors
and verifies accuracy of the meetings minutes, and circulates to all
Directors
- Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description
REVIEW/APPROVAL DATE:
- Annually reviews the Secretary’s job description. Recommended changes are presented to the Board.
For other sample job descriptions, click on the following selections:
Sample Job Description: Board Member
Sample Job Description: Chair/President
Sample Job Description: Vice-Chair/President
Sample Job Description: Treasurer
Sample
Job Description: Secretary
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